Week of April 26

Weekly Update

Week of April 26, 2021

 

1  4/26	We have Media Center
1  4/27	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
4/28	We have gym.
4/29	We have art.
4/30	We have music.

Word Work: Our class will be learning about irregular plurals such as words like children, wolves, and pianos this week. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.   

NWEA: This week our 2nd graders will be taking the reading portion of NWEA over a span of a few days.  There is really nothing that needs to happen from home besides the usual good night’s rest and encouragement to try his or her best each day.   Let us know if you have any questions.

Math News:  During this next week we will dive into learning about fractions.  Some of the activities that we will be doing include a fraction comparison, fraction sort, and fraction memory.  

Science News:  Since arriving back from spring break we have been doing some fun learning about plants.   During these past two weeks we have explored the many ways that seeds disperse.  In the coming weeks we will investigate the needs of plants to have sunlight and water.  This is always a wonderful science unit to end the year.

Upcoming Dates

4/21	Late Start
4/28	Late Start
5/5	Late Start
5/12	Late Start
5/19	Late Start
5/26	Late Start
5/31	No School.   Happy Memorial Day!
6/2	Late Start
6/10	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34
6/11	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34

Week of April 19

                                                     Weekly Update

Week of April 19, 2021

 

1  4/19	We have Media Center. Elijah's Birthday!!
1  4/20	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
4/21	We have gym.
4/22	We have art.
4/23	We have music.

Word Work: Our class will be learning to form plurals by adding -s, -es, or -ies to words such as rocks, wishes, boxes, and puppies this week. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

Math News:  During our second week of geometry we will be learning to identify 3-dimensional shapes and their attributes such as number of faces, bases, and vertices. Creating and identifying symmetrical shapes and objects will also be part of this week’s lessons. 

Springtime Activities:  The days are getting longer and busier as spring activities are getting underway.  Please help your child perform well by getting enough sleep and continuing 20 minutes of reading and 5- 10 minutes of math fact practice nightly.  We appreciate the encouragement and support you give your child to do his/her best at school each day.  Thank you

Library Books:  Please help your child remember to return or renew his/her library books every Monday.  The media center is asking students to return late books and monitor how many books they have checked out to ensure all books are returned by the end of the year.

Upcoming Dates

4/21	Late Start
4/28	Late Start

Week of April 12

                                                      Weekly Update

Week of April 12, 2021

 

1  4/12	We have Media Center
1  4/13	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
4/14	We have gym.
4/15	We have art.
4/16	We have music

Word Work: Our class will continue learning about contractions such as we'll, didn’t, she’s, and you’ve this week and the week following spring break. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

Poetry Month:  We are excited to celebrate poetry month.  With so many choices we have narrowed it down to three poems that we will work with.  We will learn about bio, cinquain, and diamante poems.  We look forward to exploring this topic with your children.  Please feel free to help us celebrate this month by looking at other kinds of poetry that you may enjoy.  

Upcoming Dates

4/14	Late Start
4/21	Late Start
4/28	Late Start

Week of March 29

                                                     Weekly Update

Week of March 29, 2021

 

1  3/29	We have Media Center
1  3/30	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
3/31	We have gym.
4/1	We have art.  BE A BRIGHT READER. WEAR NEON TODAY!
4/2	No School / Have a wonderful Spring Break!!!

Word Work: Our class will be learning about contractions such as we'll, didn’t, she’s, and you’ve this week and the week following spring break. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

  

Preparing For Spring Break:  If your child is going to be leaving early for spring break or returning late, please let us know as this will help us in our planning.  Thank you!

Keep on Reading:  Our second graders have done a wonderful job demonstrating their love for reading during March is Reading Month.  Please encourage your child to continue reading nightly during our vacation.  A few minutes of math fact practice would be very beneficial as well.  Thank you so much!

We wish you a safe and fun-filled vacation! 

Upcoming Dates

3/31	Late Start
4/2	No School!  See you April 12th  Spring Break April 2nd-April 11th
4/14	Late Start
4/21	Late Start
4/28	Late Start

Week of March 22

 Weekly Update

Week of March 22, 2021

 

1  3/22	We have Media Center
1  3/23	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
3/24	We have gym.
3/25	We have art.
3/26	We have music.

Word Work: Our class will continue learning about compound words such as someone, cherry pie, and part-time. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

Math News: We continue learning about measuring with inches and centimeters.  This week we will be estimating measurements, comparing measurements, and talking about the best tools to use.

Preparing For Spring Break:  If your child is going to be leaving early for spring break or returning late, please let us know as this will help us in our planning.  Thank you!

Upcoming Dates

3/24	Late Start
3/26	Read My Shirt & Hat Day
3/31	Late Start
4/2	No School!  See you April 12th  Spring Break April 2nd-April 11th

Week of March 15

  Weekly Update

Week of March 15, 2021

Spring Forward - Daylight Savings Time

 

1  3/15	No School
1  3/16	We have Math Center.
3/17	We have gym.
3/18	We have art.
3/19	We have music.  Half - Day Dismissal 12:39 p.m.    Snuggle Up and Read-Flashlight Friday

Word Work: Our class will learn about compound words such as someone, cherry pie, and part-time. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.   

Math News: We have begun learning how to measure to the nearest inch and centimeter in math.  It would be helpful for students to spend some time measuring different items using a ruler or tape measure.  Some suggestions are measuring the length of a book, the height of a table, or the distance from the refrigerator to the sink.  Have your child give an estimate of a length or distance before measuring.  Recording the measurements on paper using the unit of measurement is beneficial.  Thank you for your support.

Upcoming Dates

3/15	No School-Y5/Elementary Only
3/17	Late Start
3/19	Half Day/Staff Vaccination Day
3/19	Snuggle Up and Read-Flashlight Friday
3/24	Late Start
3/26	Read My Shirt & Hat Day
3/31	Late Start
4/2	No School!  See you April 12th  Spring Break April 2nd-April 11th